Snapchat

American

[snap-chat] / ˈsnæpˌtʃæt /

Digital Technology, Trademark.

a brand name for an image messaging service and application, through which users can share images that may be private and temporary or public and stored for retrieval.

Etymology

Origin of Snapchat

First recorded in 2011; snap ( def. ) + chat ( def. )

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Snapchat

Last month, the UK became the latest to ban social media sites including Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram and Facebook for under-16s, in changes set to come into effect early 2027.

From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026

The company's Ray-Ban smart glasses are the most popular devices of their kind on the market - with Snapchat and reportedly Apple among firms keen to rival its success.

From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026

Before joining the Journal’s photo department in 2018, Dave worked on off-platform storytelling projects for Snapchat Discover and Instagram Stories.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026

Snapchat requires users be at least 13 years old to sign up for an account, but J.F. started using the app when she was 11 years old.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026

Sometimes we’d be glued to our phones, scrolling through our Twitter feeds, laughing at a video someone had shared, or posting stories on Snapchat and Instagram.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles

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